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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2007 3:34:14 GMT
Cold Steel also offers a 1796 British sabre, but now I can't remember if it is a light or heavy. FB I'm pretty sure they only offer the light cavalry saber. |
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Post by ShooterMike on May 30, 2007 3:38:19 GMT
Cold Steel also offers a 1796 British sabre, but now I can't remember if it is a light or heavy. FB I'm pretty sure they only offer the light cavalry saber. Yep. Only the LCS from Cold Steel. Here is a review of it in case you guys are interested. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2007 13:44:01 GMT
I have reproductions of both the heavy and light 1796 blades, and, oddly enough, I find the heavy cavalry sword more wieldable, even though it's probably a bit heavier. Whether this is because of the straight blade or just me, I don't know. Sadly I haven't got anything in the same weight/size band to compare it with.
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Post by chakobsa on Dec 15, 2007 22:07:48 GMT
Generally speaking, my interest in swords stops at the late medieval longsword, these beauties are the exception. the Cold Steel one is very much on the "shopping list".
One thing I'd like to know, I'm assuming that they were made in fairly large numbers, if that's the case what would an original cost me today?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2007 22:50:04 GMT
Generally speaking, my interest in swords stops at the late medieval longsword, these beauties are the exception. the Cold Steel one is very much on the "shopping list". One thing I'd like to know, I'm assuming that they were made in fairly large numbers, if that's the case what would an original cost me today? There are many factors that would influence the cost. The 1796 HC troopers' swords and officers' swords are not as numerous because there were fewer heavy cavalry regiments compared to light cavalry regiments. A 1796 HC trooper's sword in decent condition (whatever that means, right?  ) and with a scabbard will probably start somewhere around $1000. The 1796 LC sword is more prevalent on the market, and can fetch a wide range of prices. I have seen examples go for as little as $300 on ebay, but that is certainly not the norm. I would say that an unremarkable example of a trooper's sword might begin in the $500 range. Regular visits to ebay and dealer sites will help tremendously in developing an idea of price points for these swords. Here is an officer's variant 1796 light cavalry sword with a pipe back blade that I picked up at an antique arms show. It is not the best example out there, but for less than $300 I am not going to complain! |
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Post by chakobsa on Dec 16, 2007 18:17:18 GMT
Wow. I thought they'd be dearer than that. that's a realistically affordable piece of history. +1 for the great info' Johnathan.  |
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) and with a scabbard will probably start somewhere around $1000. The 1796 LC sword is more prevalent on the market, and can fetch a wide range of prices. I have seen examples go for as little as $300 on ebay, but that is certainly not the norm. I would say that an unremarkable example of a trooper's sword might begin in the $500 range. Regular visits to ebay and dealer sites will help tremendously in developing an idea of price points for these swords.
